Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services

Four Oaks Family and Children's Services is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to supporting children and families across the state. Established in 1973, Four Oaks offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at fostering stability, health, and success for Iowa's youth and their families.

Comprehensive Services Offered by Four Oaks

• Affordable Housing: Four Oaks provides safe and sustainable housing options, including apartments and townhomes in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Iowa, to promote family stability and community development.
• Foster Care & Adoption: The organization recruits, trains, and supports diverse foster and adoptive families to ensure children are placed in nurturing environments, aiding in their transition to permanency.
• Prevention Services: Through programs like Parents as Teachers, Four Oaks offers early intervention to prevent future trauma, providing families with resources and support to strengthen their foundations.
• Community-Based Services: These services include behavioral health intervention, family-centered programs, and supervised community treatment, all designed to stabilize individual and family functioning and reduce the risk of child abuse and juvenile crime.
• Treatment Services: Four Oaks operates inpatient programs such as the Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) and Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC), offering healing and hope for Iowa’s most severely affected children.
• Education Services: Collaborating with local school districts, Four Oaks provides alternative classrooms and therapeutic programs to meet the needs of at-risk students, ensuring they receive the support necessary for academic success.
• Workforce Development Services: Through the TotalChild Workforce Development program, Four Oaks assists youth aged 18-26 in building a future that includes education, job skills, and real-world work experience, particularly for those whose earlier years were affected by trauma or addiction.

Locations

Four Oaks operates in multiple locations across Iowa, including:

• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Dubuque, IA
• Waterloo, IA

Their headquarters are situated at 5400 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

Commitment

Through its holistic and family-centered approach, Four Oaks is committed to addressing the diverse needs of children and families. They ensure families have the resources and support necessary to thrive.